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Technical Services Department: Cataloging Standards

This guide is for library employees in the Technical Services Department. Here you'll find commonly used links and files, departmental procedures, and more.

Cataloging Links

Cataloging Calculator
An online tool to help create LC cutters (opens a new tab).
Classification Web
Requires login (opens a new tab).
Cataloger's Desktop
Requires login (opens a new tab).

WorldCat
Use WorldCat to look up newer editions and online versions of books.

MARC Information

Understanding MARC
A quick explanation about what MARC is and why it's used (opens a new tab).
MARC for Bibliographic Data
Descriptions and examples for all MARC bibliographic data fields (opens a new tab).
Library of Congress - Cataloging and Acquisitions
Library of Congress page with links to more information about subject headings, classification, authorities, etc (opens a new tab).

Technical Services Department: Cataloging Standards

Cataloging Links

MARC Information

RDA

Library of Congress News

LC Approved Subject Headings List

LCC Approved Lists